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It's a Living

1980·Show
120Episodes in6Seasons
65
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It's a Living fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Get 'em with laughs!

It's a Living is an American sitcom set in a restaurant at the top of the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The show aired on ABC from October 30, 1980 until June 11, 1982. After the series was cancelled, new episodes aired in first-run syndication from September 28, 1985 to April 8, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver, Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions, later in association with Golden West Television and Lorimar-Telepictures.
Classic SitcomWorkplace ComedyCharacter-Driven80s NostalgiaSituational HumorLighthearted EntertainmentComfort WatchEnsemble CastContemporary Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Joel Zwick, Steve Zuckerman, Jay Sandrich
Written by:
Tom Whedon, Greg Antonacci, Bob Perlow
Produced by:
Tony Thomas, Paul Junger Witt
Composed by:
George Aliceson Tipton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream It's a Living legally?

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It's a Living is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is It's a Living worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does It's a Living have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 120 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did It's a Living air?

It ran from 1980 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is It's a Living in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch It's a Living?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for It's a Living in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does It's a Living use?

Struggling Single MotherMagical RealismMean BossCasanova WannabeBlonde, Brunette, RedheadBreak the HaughtyAnd StarringNemesis as CustomerClip ShowExpyThe IngenueRetooland 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for It's a Living, including Struggling Single Mother, Magical Realism, Mean Boss.